The artwork titled “Abraham approaching Sodom with Three Angels (Genesis, XVIII, 16)” was created by artist Marc Chagall in 1956, in France. This piece is an etching on paper, measuring 53.3 by 39.4 cm. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a religious painting. This work is part of the “Etchings for the Bible” series, which Chagall worked on during two periods: 1930-1939 and 1952-1956.
The artwork depicts a biblical narrative featuring Abraham and three angels, as outlined in the Book of Genesis. These figures are rendered in a style characteristic of Chagall’s approach to form and space, reflecting the naivety and spontaneity associated with Naïve Art. The composition focuses on the interaction between the human and the divine, with the angels represented in an ethereal and somewhat abstract manner. The use of etching technique emphasizes the evocative and dreamlike quality of the scene, as Chagall interprets this moment of religious significance.
